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Membership in USPA provides education that keeps you safe, benefits that keep you secure and services to keep you satisfied. As one of a kind in the United States, USPA is a membership services association dedicated to the promotion of safe skydiving and the support of those who enjoy it. Through membership and your support, USPA keeps the skydiver informed. USPA establishes minimum standards and recommends procedures for safe skydiving. USPA promotes unity within the skydiving community and represents the interests of skydivers at local, state and federal levels of government.

A membership card to include specific credentials, a 12-month subscription to Parachutist magazine, third-party liability skydiving insurance, eligibility for licenses, ratings, and awards are the standard benefits included in a USPA membership.

With normal processing it takes approximately 2-3 weeks to process and receive your membership card in the mail. Online orders are in real time and it takes 5-7 days to receive your membership card in the mail.

For an additional $20, your membership can be processed within 24-48 hours, $30 within 2 hours or less. Provide an e-mail address to receive a free confirmation until you receive your membership card within 2-3 weeks.

Another option is to check with the drop zone where you plan to jump to see if they will renew your membership and forward the information and payment to headquarters. Membership processing varies among drop zones, so be sure to research your options thoroughly.

Online renewal is instant and in real time. Drop Zones can confirm your currency immediately after your renewal payment has been processed online.

Parachutist magazine is a standard benefit of membership. It is mailed through the US Postal Service in a class called Publisher’s Periodical for domestic members. The magazine comes unwrapped, protected only by its cover. With upgraded magazine delivery for domestic members, the magazine is sent first class mail and arrives in an envelope. First-class is not necessarily faster than Publisher’s Periodical, but the delivery time should be more consistent each month. The magazine should arrive in better condition. For international members, the magazine is mailed through the US Postal Service in a class called surface delivery. With upgraded magazine delivery for international members, the magazine is sent Airmail and arrives in a clear protective wrap. Airmail can be considerably faster than surface and the delivery time should be more consistent each month. The magazine should arrive in better condition.

Third-party liability insurance comes with membership through the Standard Benefits Program. Members are eligible to purchase other types of insurance through the Optional Benefits Program and/or the Affinity Benefit Program. Insurance types vary and subject to change. You will find the most current list of insurance programs in the benefits section on this site.

We do not release personal information about our members. If time permits, we can forward your contact information to a person you are looking for, with your written permission to do so. As another option, you can place a classified ad in Parachutist magazine to try and have the person contact you.